I was nervous about starting this unit, and as a consequence I put it off for a while and allowed myself to be distracted by other projects. However, I finally got down to looking at them and this is the progress so far.
This is Hussar Regiment No. 5 Ott, which formed part of VIII corps at the battle of Piave in 1809
The the most dsitinctive features of the uniform were a dark green dolman and pelisse with black fur trim, plus a red shako
